A driver was stopped by police after travelling more than 200 miles from Essex to Wigan to buy a new car.
Officers pulled the car over on Warrington Road in Platt Bridge in the early hours of Wednesday morning (May 13).
The driver had travelled more than 200 miles from Essex to Wigan to purchase a Volvo, police said.
The car was also found to be uninsured and the driver didn't have a driving licence.
Police seized the vehicle.
They also issued a warning for breaking coronavirus lockdown rules.
In a tweet, the traffic unit at Greater Manchester Police said: "Volvo stopped Warrington Road, Platt Bridge.
"Driver travelled from Essex to Wigan to purchase the Volvo.
"Vehicle seized for no insurance and no driving licence and also warned for travelling during COVID19."
Previous UK-wide guidelines were that you should only drive for essential reasons, such as to get shopping or medication, or to get to work if essential.
Under new guidelines, you can now to drive to work if you cannot work from home.
You can also drive to any location 'irrespective of distance' for exercise as long as social distancing measures are adhered to.
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